Ep.71E Supra Approach: Joshua Tobkin’s Blockchain Vision
Joshua Tobkin, Supra's co-founder, evolved from a 12-year-old web developer to blockchain innovator after ventures in online poker and SaaS. Entering blockchain in 2017, he initially focused on scaling Ethereum before creating Supra.
Supra integrates layer 1 blockchain, oracle feeds, and cross-chain communication in one stack—"Solana with Chainlink and Layer 0 all in one." This vertical integration eliminates inefficiencies of applications interacting with multiple networks.
Supra's "tribes and clans" architecture achieves high throughput using random node subcommittees, while its Moonshot consensus mechanism delivers 500,000 TPS with 330-millisecond finality. Upcoming features include automation and MEV-resistant auto-arbitrage, while Supra Containers offer app chain benefits with shared liquidity.
Despite funding challenges requiring them to operate on three months' runway for nearly two years, Supra has achieved significant adoption with 160 dApps using their services and 512,000 KYC-verified token holders. They're now expanding in Asia through translated documentation and developer-focused events.
Keyword:
Supra, Oracle, Layer 1, Tribe-Clan architecture, Moonshot, Vertical integration, Cross-chain communication, Supra Containers, SupraNova, HyperLoop, Automation, Auto-arbitrage, MEV resistance, Blockchain, Web3 infrastructure, Fundraising, Movement
00:11 Introduction to Joshua D. Topping, co-founder of Supra, and his early interest in technology beginning at age 12.
04:13 Joshua shares his experience running an online poker "rake back" business that helped him understand payment inefficiencies later addressed by blockchain.
08:38 In 2017, Joshua began focusing on scaling Ethereum before developing the ideas that would become Supra's foundation.
10:38 Supra is described as "Solana with Chainlink and Layer 0 all in one," offering full vertical integration of blockchain services.
13:27 Supra's development journey evolved from focusing on oracles for randomness to a comprehensive layer 1 solution with multiple integrated services.
17:17 Upcoming Supra features include automation and auto-arbitrage mechanisms that address MEV issues and create new revenue streams.
22:48 Supra's Moonshot consensus mechanism achieves theoretical 500,000 TPS and finalizes blocks in 330 milliseconds versus Solana's 10 seconds.
24:57 The "tribes and clans" architecture enables high throughput by using random subcommittees of nodes to verify data availability without full network propagation.
31:11 Supra Containers offer an alternative to app chains by maintaining composability and shared liquidity while allowing applications to have their own governance and fee structures.
36:23 Supra's cross-chain communication includes Supra Nova for secure layer-1 connections and Hyper Loop for layer-2 connectivity.
43:51 Supra's funding journey involved starting with smaller investors and using introductions to reach higher-tier VCs while maintaining balanced investment.
50:37 During crypto bear markets, Supra survived on three months of runway for nearly two years through persistence and continuous innovation.
55:56 Supra's user acquisition strategy focuses on attracting developers who can build unique applications using the platform's integrated features.
01:01:35 Supra currently has 160 dApps using their services and 512,000 KYC-verified token holders from their airdrop program.
01:09:42 Supra plans to expand in Asia through translated documentation, sponsoring developer events, and increased marketing efforts in the region.
Guest：
Joshua Tobkin (Twitter: @JoshuaTobkin)
Supra (Twitter: @SUPRA_Labs | Website)
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